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Patent GB-2267991-A (GB)
Title: Mineral insulated electric cable manufacture
Inventor: MILLS ERIC
IPC: H01B13/004
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: A method of manufacturing mineral insulated electric cable comprises locating one or more conductor rods in a metal tube, introducing mineral insulating powder into the tube and then drawing the filled tube through one or more reducing dies to reduce the diameter of the tube to the required size, wherein the die, or at least one of the dies is continuously subjected to ultrasonic radial vibrations. The method has the advantage that greater reductions in diameter of the tube can be achieved between annealing steps due to reduction of damage to the conductor rods and the metal tube by the mineral insulating powder.
Patent GB-2273469-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure vessel
Inventor: MICHAELIS MAXIMILIAN MICHAEL C
IPC: B63B3/13
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: A vessel for use in circumstances where the pressure within is less than ambient pressure e.g. a vacuum chamber or the hull of an underwater craft, includes an envelope consisting of two relatively thin walls linked by tie members. In use, the space between the walls of the envelope of the pressure vessel is pressurised to a pressure such that the walls of the envelope of the pressure vessel are in a state of tension. The cavity may be filled with a gas eg air, helium, or expanded plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281553-A (GB)
Title: Holding open the mouth of a fold-flat container
Inventor: BREADON ALAN
IPC: B65D33/02
Filed: 1993-09-01
Abstract: A fold-flat disposable container includes folds 22 marginally inward of the upper edge of each wall such that on erection of the container the panels 24 created thereby may be folded inwardly at right angles to the walls 12, 14 to form a strengthening element to hold open the mouth 16 of the container. The adjacent panels 24 have mitre folds to allow the panels to lie coplanar. Self adhesive sealing strips 26 or a heat-sealable PVC film may be provided on two walls to allow the container permanently to be sealed. Temporary sealing may be achieved by means of an elongate tab (not shown) folded over the upper end of the outer wall when the walls have been folded together as in Figure 6. The container may be used to hold liquid waste such as oil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272067-A (GB)
Title: An eddy-current brake assembly for an ergometer
Inventor: MANNEROS PASI
IPC: H02K49/04
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: The eddy-current brake of an ergometer comprises a rotational body (1), at least part of which is formed from an electrically conductive material; magnetic elements (3) disposed in the supporting member (2); discontinuities (5) formed in the electrically conductive part of the rotational body (1); and a wire conductor (6) disposed near the magnetic elements (3) and1or the supporting member (2). The discontinuities (5) are disposed so as to cause a variable magnetic flux in the magnetic elements (3), the magnetic flux inducing in the wire conductor (6) an alternating voltage whose amplitude is proportional to the braking power. In order to achieve a simple mode of measurement, the wire conductor (6) incorporates a measurement apparatus comprising a rectifying component (8), a resistor element (9) and an ammeter (10), whereby the rectifying component (8) is adapted so as to rectify the alternating voltage signal obtained from the wire conductor (6), and the rectified signal is adapted so as to be supplied via the resistor element (9) to the ammeter (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271823-A (GB)
Title: Hose end fitting and assembly
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN STUART
IPC: F16L33/34
Filed: 1993-12-06
Abstract: A hose end fitting (10) for location in an end of a multi-layer type hose comprises a tubular support member (11), at least one retaining ring (13) axially slidable along the support member (11) during fabrication of a hose body around the end fitting and stop means (14) to prevent movement of the retainer ring (13) along the whole of the axial length of the support member, said retainer ring (13) having an outwardly facing surface (19) which extends axially and radially outwardly as considered in the axial direction in which said stop means (14) prevents axial movement of the retainer ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274707-A (GB)
Title: Analysis using ionising irradiation
Inventor: SPACKMAN RAMON
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: Apparatus for analysis of materials in an analysis region comprises one or more sources (not shown) of ionising radiation such as neutrons and detectors (D1 - D12) for resulting emanations. A mean response factor [R] and associated standard deviation  sigma R is defined for a plurality of volume cells into which the analysis region is notionally divided. The source(s) and detectors are located geometrically to maximise  and minimise  sigma R. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287209-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing pockets in plastics sheet material
Inventor: MABBETT ANTHONY
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1994-02-03
Abstract: A water barrier (10), for protecting the surface trim within a motor vehicle door and for accommodating protrusions from that surface, comprises a sheet 12 of polypropylene material formed with one or more integral open-ended pockets whose openings lie within the plane of the sheet 12 and which are formed by compressing a corresponding area 16A between male and female tool parts formed with matching ridges and grooves so as to form partially folded and stretched corrugations or creases 50, which generally match the peripheral shape of the area 16A and are positioned one within the other. The tool parts apply a predetermined pressure to the polypropylene material for a predetermined time while the material is held to a predetermined elevated temperature. The creased area 16A can subsequently be erected to form the pocket. The pocket thus accommodates the protrusion in the door trim. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287681-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft steering arrangement
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT IAN
IPC: B64C25/50
Filed: 1994-03-19
Abstract: An aircraft steering arrangement includes a main support 3 held fast in rotation with the aircraft, a steerable sub-assembly 5 including ground engaging wheels (6, 7 Fig 4) and a steering actuator 21, 22 the sub-assembly being mounted on the main support for steering movement in relation thereto and the steering actuator transmitting steering forces between the main support and sub-assembly. The steering actuator includes an overload protection device in the form of shear link 23 designed to snap, or a cam mechanism (24, Fig 9) designed to disengage, if steering feeds above a predetermined load are supplied, to protect an aircraft steering mechanism. The steering actuator may be in the form of two coaxial sub collars 22 and 21 joined in rotation by shear link 23 or cam mechanism 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277587-A (GB)
Title: Enviromental monitoring
Inventor: TINKER MICHAEL HARRY
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1994-04-18
Abstract: An environment is monitored, for example for pollution, by detecting changes in the movements of plant materials or animals which are very small, i.e. no larger than 3000  mu m. These materials and animals include, for example, algae, protozoa, microorganisms, insects, pollen, spores and seeds. The environment is normally gaseous or aqueous. In one arrangement, a vessel V contains the plant material or animals, and their movements are detected by use of a light beam L from a source C, to display a speckle pattern on a screen S, the speckle pattern being inspected and measured to obtain movement information. Alternatively, the light beam L can be combined with a reference beam to give an interference pattern containing doppler frequencies indicative of organism movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281960-A (GB)
Title: A mine
Inventor: GROSSWENDT WERNER
IPC: F42B12/58
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: A mine (1) with at least one ejectable sub-ammunition unit (3) positioned in a pot-shaped launching device (2), with a propulsion unit (8) serving to eject the sub-ammunition unit (3) to a preselected height range. The propulsion unit (8) being positioned in the base (7) of the launching device (2) and comprising a high-pressure chamber (9) containing the propellant charge (15) and a low-pressure chamber (10) facing the sub-ammunition unit (3). The high-pressure chamber (9) and the low-pressure chamber (10) being separated by a perforated wall or plate (12) provided with gas transfer nozzles (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294774-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for testing the quality of logic levels of a digital signal
Inventor: WOODALL KENNETH ANTHONY
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: An apparatus for testing the quality of the logic levels of a digital signal comprising: analogue comparator means (9) and switch means (11), said comparator means (9) receiving at one input thereto said digital signal and at the other input thereto a signal of one of a plurality of predetermined levels switched to said comparator means (9) by said switch means (11), said switch means (11) switching between the plurality of predetermined levels in dependence on the logic levels expected to be received at said one input of said comparator means (9), the output of said comparator means (9) providing an indication of the quality of the logic levels of said digital signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289286-A (GB)
Title: Removing hydrogen sulphide from gas
Inventor: WILLIS EDWIN STEPHEN
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 1995-04-24
Abstract: A raw gas stream containing hydrogen sulphide, such as natural gas, is subjected to membrane separation to divide the stream into a minor permeate stream of increased hydrogen sulphide content, and a major impermeate stream of decreased hydrogen sulphide content. The permeate stream is treated with a regenerable liquid, eg methyl diethanolamine, to reduce its hydrogen sulphide content to form a first, minor, product stream. The impermeate stream is treated with a non-regenerable solid hydrogen sulphide absorbent, eg ZnO/ZnCO3 to give a second, major, product stream. The first and second product streams are then combined.
Patent GB-2289564-A (GB)
Title: Highway user hazard warning system
Inventor: ABEL IAN CHARLES
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A hazard warning device 21 comprises means for receiving a signal(s) from a transmitter(s) 31 said signal(s) providing information relating to road conditions in the vicinity of the device and means for communicating said information to a person(s) near said device. Said hazard warning device may be located within/upon a vehicle, such that said information is communicated to an occupant(s) of said vehicle. Said transmitter(s) may be mounted upon other vehicles or fixed roadside structures, or carried by pedestrians or other roadside entities. Preferably the device further comprises means for transmitting so as to allow the vehicle occupant(s) to broadcast information to other road users. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303831-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for vehicles
Inventor: CAMPBELL-COLLINS JAMES ALASDAI
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1995-08-03
Abstract: An anti-theft device for vehicles with a gate type gear shift which prevents movement of the gear stick and stops the vehicle being driven or towed away. A top 10 of the device sits over the gate plate 16 covering any screws 18 and has a cutaway section 13 to accommodate the gear stick 14. The bottom 12 of the device fits into the gate and houses a mechanism for locking underneath the gate plate and console of the vehicle. The device also acts as a cover preventing dust and debris falling through the gate.
Patent GB-2291763-A (GB)
Title: System for communicating with an adsi-compatible telephone via a service circuit node
Inventor: CHEWNING WARD MANNING
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: A telephone display system (10) for communicating data via a service circuit node (11) connected to a PSTN (13) for presentation by a visual display (26) connected to an Analog Display Service Interface (ADSI)-compatible telephone (14). In response to a service selection signal carried by an incoming telephone line (21), the service circuit node (11) generates information signals containing textual information and telephone instructions. The service circuit node (11) also connects the incoming telephone line (21) to an adjunct processor (12) and sends the information signals to the adjunct processor (12). In response, the adjunct processor (12) modulates a carrier in accordance with the digital information signals and transmits the resulting analog information data over the telephone line (21). If the telephone instructions include an initial instruction for causing the ADSI-compatible telephone to enter a data mode, the adjunct processor also converts the digital initial instruction into an analog format for transmission over the telephone line. The visual display (26) enters the data mode and displays the textual information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308985-A (GB)
Title: Espionage board game
Inventor: GLOVER DAVID
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: Board game apparatus comprises a board laid out to diagrams of a plurality of territories, playing pieces representing spies, a plurality of cards bearing representations of spying paraphernalia, a plurality of cards setting out tasks relating to espionage and a plurality of task-accomplished cards. The apparatus may also comprise means to arrange for "drops" and diplomatic bags.
Patent GB-2295752-A (GB)
Title: Self-adjusting modulator
Inventor: DENT PAUL W
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: The method and apparatus involve receiving (118) one's own transmission with a suitable modulation assessment receiver (119-125) and determining (125) the modulation error relative to the theoretically perfect modulation transmission expected by the receiver. The measured error is used to adjust (110) the modulation to minimize the error. The modulation assessment receiver may use log-polar signal processing (122) to measure phase (124) and (log)amplitude (123) instead of cartesian I and Q components, and then convert (125) to cartesian form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297594-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic coupling
Inventor: WILKINS STEVEN
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A hydraulic coupling (10) employing a polymeric elastomeric sealing member (50) to provide a seal under pressure. The polymeric elastomeric seal (50) additionally has high resistance to acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons, ketones, ethers, esters, alcohols and salt solutions. The sealing member (50) has the elasticity to return to its normal physical condition after pressure is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299846-A (GB)
Title: Chain Drive
Inventor: GUNSCHERA FRANK
IPC: B65H29/04
Filed: 1996-03-27
Abstract: A chain drive in which a roller chain comprises second chain links 2 inserted between first chain links 1, 1' of normal pitch, said second chain links 2 replacing two of the first chain links 1, 1', wherein each second chain link 2 is furnished with a supporting roller 6, disposed in such a manner that said supporting roller 6, is able to roll on one of two mutually opposite guideways (15.1, 15 .2, Fig 5) while chain rollers 1.4 provided on the second chain link 2 roll on the other of the two guideways (15.1, 15.2). Movements - caused by external influences, such as centrifugal forces in curved sections of the guideways (15.1, 15.2) - of the second chain links 2 between the two guideways (15.1, 15.2) are thus prevented. Gripper bars may be attached to a bracket 4 carried by the second chain link 2.
Patent GB-2311922-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the movement of a boom on an agriculturtal implement
Inventor: BENEST ROGER SYDNEY
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a spraying boom or other agricultural/horticultural implement. A boom portion 10 is movable from a working position to a stowed position under the control of a linkage comprising an extensible and retractible shock absorbing strut member 28. The strut member 28 serves to lift and lower the movable boom portion 14, and to accommodate wear and overload conditions so that accuracy of adjustment of the boom control linkage is no longer required. The boom portions 14,16 settle into their working positions with gravity assistance and the shock absorbing strut 28 accommodates this by the necessary dampened extension or retraction. In the embodiment, two boom portions 14,16 are operated by a single ram 18 and an associated linkage incorporating the shock absorber 28 whereby controlled movement from an extended working position to an upright retracted position is achieved.
Patent GB-2303870-A (GB)
Title: Elevated support
Inventor: BAGLIN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E04G1/24
Filed: 1996-07-30
Abstract: A barrier structure adapted for positioning a barrier (4) adjacent the lower region (2) of an elevated work location (3), the structure including a support unit (5) adapted to mount the actual barrier (4) and support assemblies (6) adapted to mount the support unit, said support assemblies (6) being adapted for erection and positioning such that a support unit (5) carried thereby is caused operationally to cooperate with said lower region (2) and position the barrier (4) at said region. The support assemblies (6) incorporate heights adjustable leg members (25,26) whose upper ends are adapted to provide support and connect with the barrier support unit (5), and are also adapted to provide adjustable wall abutment members (18) whereby the support assemblies (6) can be set so as to position the support unit (5) in such manner that the barrier (4) is generally vertical and is also located as close as possible to the 20 lower region (2) of said work location (3). The adjustable legs are provided with ground engaging foot members and two or more support assemblies may be coupled by a pair of braces (42). The vertical barriers (12) fit into upright support tubes (10) and the free ends receive a horizontal bar (14) from which hangs a wall forming screen (15).
Patent GB-2301357-A (GB)
Title: 6-aryl-(methyl-or methylidine)-quinol-2-one derivatives as voltage
Inventor: CROSSLEY ROGER
IPC: C07D215/227
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: This invention concerns a compound of generic formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the dotted lines represent optional bonds, R 3 is an optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl or heteroaryl group; said aryl or heteroaryl radicals being optionally substituted by one or more substituents the same or different, R 4 represents hydrogen, or a group of formula -CR a R b R c where R a , R b and R c are independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, C 1 -C 6 alkyl substituted by optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl or heteroaryl; R' represents one or more optional substituents the same or different, selected from one or more of the following: halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 2 -C 7 alkoxycarbonyl, C 1 -C 6 hydroxyalkyl, CN, aminocarbonyl, C 2 -C 7 alkanoyloxy(C 1 -C 6 )alkyl, carboxy, C 2 -C 7 alkanoxylamino, optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 or heteroaryl or an optionally substituted (C 6 -C 10 aryl)alkyl or a heteroaryl alkyl radical; said heteroaryl group containing 5 to 10 ring atoms of which one or more (e.g up to 3) of said atoms are heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, the same or different; said aryl or heteroaryl radicals being optionally substituted by one or more substituents the same or different, and R" represents one or more optional mono- or di-valent substituents in the 5, 7 or 8 positions the same or different: monovalent substituents being selected from the following: C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 2 -C 7 alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, amino, C 2 -C 7 alkanoylamino, C 1 -C 6 alkylamino, C 1 -C 6 hydroxyalkyl, R" can also represent hydroxy in the 6 position (when the optional bond is absent); the di-valent substituents being selected from oxo (i.e. =O) and methylene (i.e. =CH 2 ); which compounds have pharmaceutical uses conferred by their ability to block voltage gated potassium channels.
Patent GB-2304711-A (GB)
Title: Very dark grey soda-lime glass
Inventor: DUPONT CAMILLE
IPC: C03C17/23
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: A very dark grey coloured soda-lime glass contains iron, cobalt and selenium as colouring agents in the following proportions (expressed in the form indicated as percentages by weight of the glass): Fe 2 O 3 1.00 to 1.65%, Co 0.017 to 0.030% and Se from 0.001 to 0.010%. The glass has a luminous transmission, measured for Illuminant A for a glass thickness of 4 mm (TLA4), of less than 20%, and a total energy transmission, measured for a glass thickness of 4 mm (TE4), of less than 20%. This glass is particularly suitable for vehicle roof panels.
Patent GB-2302150-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for attaching objects to bones
Inventor: ANSPACH WILLIAM E JR
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: A fastener adapted to expand into bone has a tubular body having a longitudinal opening therethrough with a stop within the opening. The body (10) has a head (10) at one end and a longitudinal slot (24) extends through the body near the other end to form ribs (12) that expand radially when the body is compressed. A puller (4) projects through the opening in the rivet (3) and has a head (20) that engages the other end to compress the rivet when the puller is pulled through the body. An annular recess (19) is formed in the puller near the head and the other end of the body is crimped into the recess to aid expansion of the ribs. The puller is weakened at a point (30) so that it will break upon continued pulling after the ribs reach a fully expanded state.
Patent GB-2317470-A (GB)
Title: Screen remote control
Inventor: ANFOSSI AGOSTINO
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: In a method and system for remote control of a target computer 201 by a controller computer 211 through a network, graphic commands issued by the graphic engine 203 of the target computer are "hooked" 209 and translated into a system independent format. The translated commands are then transmitted to the controller computer 211 to be replayed on the display. The independency from the operating system is realized by defining a protocol which is used to translate a subset of the graphic commands in the target computer before the transmission to the controller computer where the commands are re-translated according to the same protocol.
Patent GB-2309893-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment device for the longitudinal adjustment of a seat
Inventor: DINKEL EMIL
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: An adjustment device for the longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat, having two rails 11, 12 which are guided displaceably in the longitudinal direction and of which the bottom rail is secured non-displaceably and the top rail is connected to the seat and can be displaced therewith. Also provided is a gear mechanism 19 whose housing 20 is connected to, and can be displaced with, the top rail in the longitudinal direction. Said gear mechanism penetrates through a through-passage in the top rail into the bottom rail and contains a rotary worm 21 which is in engagement with at least one row of teeth (16, 17, Fig. 4) of the bottom rail. The housing of the gear mechanism is isolated from the top rail and, at the base, is seated on the underside of the inner rail, where the housing part 26 of the gear mechanism is guided on associated longitudinal-guidance surfaces (30, 31, Fig. 4) of the first rail. The housing part of the gear mechanism is arranged with play at a distance from the associated surfaces of the through passage, the interspaces 37, 38 being filled by damping elements.